Firewood collection set at Potato Patch

Hazardous trees that were removed at the Potato Patch Campground in Deer Creek Canyon will be available for people to cut up for firewood starting March 27, according to the Almanor District of the Lassen National Forest.

People wanting the wood need a valid wood cutting permit and authorization letter from the district office at 900 E. Highway 36 in Chester. Prior to leaving the wood cutting area, all firewood must be tagged with completed accountability sheets.

Only wood already on the ground is available as firewood; no new tree felling is allowed. The rest of the Highway 32 corridor also remains closed to wood cutting.

Campgrounds along Highway 32 corridor will officially open April 25 for fishing season, or earlier if conditions allow, according to a press release.